Teamster turned national workers’ comp expert Michael Duff explains the presumption landscape that’s rapidly developed over the last year during the pandemic. He and hosts Alan and Judson Pierce discuss presumptions by statute, executive order, and administrative enactment. Given the state of emergency, big questions emerging involve executive authority limits and what presumption for workers comp cases will look like as the emergency subsides. For his part, Duff doesn’t believe the end is anywhere near, expecting the nation is only at the midway point in dealing with the pandemic. Michael C. Duff teaches labor law, workers’ comp, torts and evidence at the University of Wyoming College of Law. Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

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Workers Comp Matters : Presumptions in the Age of Covid-19

Florida plans to prevent censorship, political favoritism, and mishandling of personal data on social media platforms... but is it Constitutional? Professor Clay Calvert from the University of Florida explains. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Source: Click Orlando.com article by Thomas Mates ‘Gov. DeSantis offers new details in plan to take on Big Tech’ Tampa Bay Times article by Mary Ellen Klas ‘DeSantis proposal protects candidates like Trump from social media bans’ 

Legal Talk Today : DeSantis vs. Big Tech

Dennis and Tom return to their ongoing personal knowledge management project: the Second Brain. In previous episodes, they discussed the ‘capture’ and ‘organization’ elements of the project, and are now ready to move on to the third pillar—action! They talk through how they hope to put their second brains to use, the challenges they still expect to have to overcome, and how automation will play a key role in making their stored data accessible when needed. In their second segment, they look at trending mice, trackpads, pens and other input devices, including a few of their personal favorites. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company and Nota.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Second Brain Project: Action, Part 1

At the start of the pandemic, Colorado lawyer Zach Neumann posted on social media that he would gladly assist those facing evictions, but quickly saw that the need was far too great for him to handle alone. To address this pressing problem, he founded the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project in Colorado. ABA Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh talks with Zach about how the Project does its work and how law students anywhere in the country can get involved and help with housing and eviction crises in their own communities. Zach Neumann is a lawyer whose practice focuses on landlord-tenant, debt collection, and wage dispute cases and is the founder of the COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project in Colorado. Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

ABA Law Student Podcast : Housing and Eviction Law: Helping Tenants in the Midst of COVID-19

When Peggy Gruenke’s business CPN Legal takes on projects with lawyers to implement new accounting technology and processes, she often finds a mess to clean first. Many firms don’t have adequate finance and accounting habits or make the mistake of hiring bookkeepers without experience working with law firms. Those mistakes, if not cleared up, can put law licenses in jeopardy. Host Adriana Linares has Gruenke walk through best practices in setting up a business, from getting an EIN to deciding whether to incorporate as an LLC or a partnership. These steps help in determining the types of law practice management and accounting systems to choose. The two also discuss the negatives and positives of various practice management and accounting tools on the market. And in this episode’s New Insights segment, brought to you by Nota, Eric Ganci returns to answer Robert Southwell’s second question - what are the must-have trial prep reference materials new attorneys should be keeping close at hand? Previous episode referenced: Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals Peggy Gruenke is co-founder of CPN Legal in Cincinnati. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

New Solo : Oh, The Messes We See

Making smart choices online can help lawyers gain exposure and relationships that connect them with new clients. How? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome legal marketer Gyi Tsakalakis to discuss his top tips for effective, no-cost online client development. While money certainly can (and sometimes should!) be spent on marketing, Gyi stresses that some of the best ways to gain clients won’t cost you anything but time. Gyi Tsakalakis is a former lawyer and the founder of AttorneySync, an online legal marketing agency that helps lawyers be where their clients are looking. Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota. 

The Digital Edge : How to Win Clients Online for Free!

Author and organizational psychologist David Burkus shares his tips on what it means to lead remotely. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking to learn more on how to lead remote teams effectively? Learn more here. Thanks to Lawyaw, TextExpander, Postali, ESQ.Marketing, and CosmoLex for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #317: Leading Remotely, with David Burkus

It seems like only yesterday that we started this humble podcast. For our 200th episode we've got former co-host Elie Mystal back to bring the whole crew from the whole history of the show together for a wide-ranging discussion about law school debt and an AccessLex study about the notable difference in the debt loads of Black, Hispanic, Asian and Multiracial law school graduates, the changes to the industry over the course of the show, and an exciting update on what Elie's been up to. Come for the content, stay for the sound effects! Special thanks to our sponsors, Paper Software, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Elie Mystal's Back: The Prodigal Podcast Host Returns

Remember that gigantic dumpster fire with Gamestop? Now that some of the dust has settled and lawsuits filed, who is going to pay for that massive loss of money? Peter Hutcheon from Norris McLaughlin gives us the skinny. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: Norris McLaughlin website article by Peter Hutcheon ‘Rupture Rapture: Should the GameStop?’ Norris McLaughlin website article by Peter Hutcheon ‘Inciting to Rupture: Keith Gill and the Gamestop Surge’ 

Legal Talk Today : GameStop: Who’s Left Holding the Bag?

Business development expert Steve Fretzin takes a practical approach to helping lawyers find and grow business. He and host Christopher Anderson discuss Fretzin’s three-part plan for those looking to bring in business. They also discuss how business development, sales, and marketing interconnect. Anderson notes that business development isn’t just the realm of law firm owners. He and Fretzin discuss the lateral hiring market and how building a book of business can and should start early, even as a new lawyer is learning the ropes of practice. Fretzin breaks down a business plan into three parts: covering goals, strategies, and tactics that help lawyers understand what they need to do every day. Steve Fretzin is an expert in business development for lawyers and is president of Fretzin Inc. Special thanks to our sponsors,  Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw.

The Un-Billable Hour : Business Development: Planning and Practicing

Okay, yes, we all thought “cat lawyer” was utterly hilarious—truly some top-notch accidental comedy. But, did anyone notice the slew of tech incompetence going on there, in addition to the unfortunate filter? Lawyers can and should do better, and Jared Correia is here to remind us why. (2:05) Next, Jared welcomes Chad Sands to discuss tactics for taking your legal marketing in a more creative direction. Legal marketing slips into the same boring formula far too often, but Chad has tips for law firms of all sizes to amp things up in unexpected, inventive ways. (7:22) Last, in this Rump Roast, Jared departs from impossible trivia to chat with Chad about his musician/Hollywood/almost-famous past and his awkward bathroom encounters with Ryan Gosling. (20:47) Chad Sands is the vice president of marketing at Tracers and producer/creative director at Jumper Away.  Chad wrote us a blog post going into more detail about his top 5 Marketing Strategy Tips for 2021, so be sure to check that out. In honor of my interview with the famous-adjacent Chad Sands, this episode’s playlist highlights some of Chad's favorite songs -- some from his own bands! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AL605QyuW8x9HJiYQjz1y?si=pEWq3wuFQfu6qUkXF_kJDw Our opening theme is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest Our music spotlight and closing song is All Over You by the Jury Pool. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

The Legal Toolkit : The “Cat Lawyer” Buzzkill, Unusual Legal Marketing, and the Rump Roast: Game of Life 

In California, some essential workers are receiving hazard pay during COVID-19. But who are they, how much do they get, and how is it being paid for? Benjamin Tulis from Jackson Lewis tells us all about it. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: National Law Review article by Benjamin A. Tulis and Sehreen Ladak ‘Hazard Pay for Grocery Workers Trending’ Jackson Lewis website article by Benjamin A. Tulis ‘Hero Pay Ordinance  Passed in City of Long Beach and Likely Coming to a City Near You’ 

Legal Talk Today : Hazard Pay during COVID-19

When she’s posting online, Beth Bourdon is not like most other lawyers, and she says that’s probably why she has more than 50,000 Twitter followers. She is a Florida public defender who represents people charged with homicide. She also helps journalists with Freedom of Information Act requests in her spare time—and that includes a Patreon account, a membership platform that provides funds for the work. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Public defender with Patreon for FOIA lawsuits shares her thoughts on lawyers and social media

Project Clean Slate’s lead attorney Stephani La Belle joins us to talk about a new Detroit-based program to expunge criminal records and give ex-cons a second chance. Tune in to hear about the pros, cons, and paths forward. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Legal Talk Today : Expunging Detroit

On February 9th, 2021, reversing what had been seen as a landmark legal victory for civil liberties groups, First Circuit Judge Sandra Lynch ruled in the matter of Alasaad v. McAleenan, finding that both basic and “advanced” searches fall within “permissible constitutional grounds” at the U.S. border. The dispute centers around the search and temporary detainment of electronic devices by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and ICE agents, as well as the retention of data found on those devices - even in circumstances where no suspicious activity has occurred. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by professor Laura K. Donohue, director of Georgetown’s Center on National Security and the Law, to discuss this recent circuit court ruling on electronic device searches at the U.S. border, reaction to the ruling, the First and Fourth Amendments, and next steps. Special thanks to our sponsor, LEX Reception. 